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Monthly Archives: Sep 2016

At the AGM 13th August Nina stepped down as treasurer but unfortunately no one has come forth to take over the position.

Nina has kindly agreed to continue on an interim basis until 1st November when she is going away on an extended holiday and no longer will be able to do the job as treasurer.

The task is not an onerous one. Someone with flair for numbers and basis computer skills will be able to do the job without any problems. Nina is on hand to provide the new treasurer with a throughout handover and advice. The committee can also provide support and help to the role.

It is vital for the Association to have a treasurer so please consider if this is how you can contribute to the Association and, if so, please contact Nina on 9245 8768 with your nomination, questions or queries.

Thank you to the members who came to the AGM 13th August. It was a lovely afternoon shared.

A date for the Swedish Club Christmas Bazaar has yet to be set.

Sunday 21st August was the date set for our busy bee. The weather was not particularly friendly but some garden work and general house work was completed. Thank you to the members who turned up to help.

Please note that all future credit card payments will be subject to a surcharge of 2% to cover bank fees.

Your library is looking good after its overhaul and it is ready and waiting for you to use it.

Niels and Lyn Dahl did such a fantastic job at organising our quiz night in July that by popular demand they have agreed to organise another for us on 19th November.

Get together and arrange a table of bright heads and bring along some wine and table snacks to keep your strength up during the many rounds of awesome questions to test your general knowledge as well as your knowledge about cultural, history, geography etc. See you there.

The Scandinavian Association is turning 50 in October. It was formed in 1966 and since its formation has been a place where many friendships have been formed and where Scandinavians gather to celebrate what it means to be Scandinavian.

We are celebrating this special event at Miss Maud’s Restaurant with a buffet smorgasbord lunch Sunday 23rd October from 12 pm onwards.

Cost will be $50 per person, one drink included in the price, $25 for Children (4-13 inclusive) and $ 55 for non-members.

To book for this event please contact Nina via email ninakimba@gmail.com or phone her on 9245 8768 between 9 am and 9.30 pm.

We really enjoyed St Hans on 18th June at Nordic House. It was cold but people still gathered in the garden waiting for the fire to be lit to keep them warm, singing the traditional songs after enjoying gloegg and hot dogs. Special thanks goes to Niels and Lyn, to Karen Margrethe for the music and to Merete for helping in the kitchen. It was good to see new faces and there were many children as well. 36 adults and 15 children came. Until we find a suitable venue to have a bigger bonfire, we shall continue at Nordic House.

Also thank you to Susanne for shopping and to everyone for coming and for bringing items for the raffle.

The Quiz night went well with 23 participants. Thanks to Niels and Lyn for preparing all the questions and running the show.

We had 4 big tables and there were plenty of prices including a dinner at Niels and Lyn`s place that 6 lucky people won. I hope you all enjoyed the evening. We look forward to more of the same.

A few of us are having late summer holidays, but are already busy preparing for the spring and Christmas functions hoping it will all come together later in the year.

The AGM was held Saturday 13th August and around 19 members came. Rita and Neil were presented with some gifts to show our appreciation for all the work they have done over several years as membership secretary and editor of Scanpost, and for their general help in the Association.

Also many thanks to outgoing committee Gunnar, Nina, Oeystein, Birgit and Nola for their help over the last year. Thank you also to Palle and Gunnar on the maintenance team and to Susanne for shopping, and also to Gunnar and Sigurd for their work with the library.

Nina stepped down as treasurer, but as we have not yet found a replacement she will help until one is found. On the new committee we have Øystein as president, Marianne as secretary, Merete will take over as Scanpost editor and membership secretary, and Gunnar and Joan as committee members. Nina will be acting as treasurer until 1st November, as it is hard to manage without one, so we are urgently looking for someone to take over.

We look forward to another year of good times and hoping for an increase in membership. As in any club membership, you get out of the club what you put in. Supporting the club events is the main thing, but also volunteering your time to help ensure that events are successful. This is valuable to your club and very rewarding for yourself.

We had a Busy Bee on Sunday the 21st August, just a few came, and general house work and garden tidy was done.

Let me not forget to mention that we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary, since the formation of the Scandinavian Association, 1966-2016, with a buffet lunch at Miss Maud’s on Sunday the 23rd October at 12 noon. Cost will be $ 50 per person, one drink included in the price, $25 for Children (4-13 inclusive) and $ 55 for non-members.

We are hoping to see lots of members, old and new. Please bring your family and friends and if you are in touch with old members please invite them to come along.

The cut-off date for booking is 12th October and payment has to be completed with your booking. You can book in with Nina on ninahkimba@gmail.com or phone 9245 8768 .

Niels Dahl is organising another Quiz night on Saturday November 19th, so get your general knowledge up to scratch. It will be at 6.30 with the quiz starting at 7 pm.